Since coming to Doorways, and living free of her abuser, Karen is building a life of her own design. She works two jobs – morning and night – and takes classes during the day. Karen’s dream is to open a small business in her community.
Karen’s next step is a home of her own. Last month, Karen was accepted into Doorways’ HomeStart housing program.
Karen and her daughter eagerly await celebrating the New Year in their own home. “Doorways is a very good organization. They help you, support you. But [shelter] is not the same as you having your own stable place. So, Doorways is helping me open the doors so that I can have my own safe home, with my daughter, which is what I really want.”
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